Overview

At Electrical Power Engineering (with Advanced Practice in the second year) from Northumbria University you will develop cross-discipline skills through multidisciplinary group work and an individual dissertation. You will learn essential skills such as information research, project planning and management, cost analysis, and budgeting. You will be actively involved within the Faculty Research Seminars, where you can broaden awareness and views across different research areas.

You’ll benefit from the University’s excellent facilities that include specialist electrical and electronics laboratory resources. Northumbria has a well-established reputation for producing graduates who can apply their knowledge to generate creative solutions for sustainable electrical power systems.

Careers

By the end of this course you’ll be in an excellent position to start or continue a career in electrical power engineering and/or the renewable energy industry. Roles could include designing, developing and maintaining electrical control systems and components.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Photovoltaic System Technology

Engineering Research and Project Management

Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Supply

Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Smart Grids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-25 00:00:00 , National

More details

Home students: The standard application deadline is the 8 October. Our courses begin at the end of September and we strongly recommend that you apply in time to enrol for the start of their programme.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Energy Engineering View 147 other Masters in Energy Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electrical Power. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

22000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22000 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

12960 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12960 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Electrical Power Engineering (with Advanced Practice in the second year).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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